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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153905672
Report Date: 07/09/2021
Date Signed: 07/09/2021 05:40:58 PM

COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:MACKELRATH, MELANIE FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
153905672
ADMINISTRATOR:MACKELRATH, MELANIEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(661) 256-2851
CITY:ROSAMONDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93560
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 14DATE:
07/09/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:18 AM
MET WITH:Melanie MackelrathTIME COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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On 7/9/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year inspection at the above facility. Upon arrival LPA Heath was greeted by licensee, Melanie Mackelrath. LPA observed 3 toddlers, 3 preschool age child and 8 school age children. LPA observed Child Care Facility Roster is current. LPA observed 3 children files contained all required licensing documents. Per Licensing Information System, facility annual fees were current. Licensee took proper measures to block any debris to come in contact with the children in care. The licensee is operating within proper capacity and ratios. LPA observed licensee to be present at the home and providing adequate care and supervision. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

This is two story 3 bedrooms, 3 bathroom home with kitchen/dining, family room, living room, formal dining room, office/bonus room and garage. There is no pool/spa or body of water on the premises. Family members residing in the home include 1 adult. Present during the inspection are 3 infants, 5 preschoolers/toddlers, licensee assistant and licensee.



Main care is provided in the game room, office/bonus room/nap room and family room. Children use the bathroom in hallway. Off limit areas include the entire upstairs (Bedroom #1, #2 and #3, bathroom #2 and #3) and garage (laundry in garage). The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds (garage), medicines (upper kitchen cabinet-tight fitting container) and hazardous items (sharp knives in upper cabinet of kitchen) that can pose a danger to children. Fire/earthquake drills complete and maintained current. Roster complete and maintained current. Stairs have a gate.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta YatesTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3407
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol HeathTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3709
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2021
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: MACKELRATH, MELANIE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153905672
VISIT DATE: 07/09/2021
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The backyard is completely fenced. There is a slide and other age appropriate toys.

Licensee's poisons, detergent, cleaning compounds, medications and other items which could pose a danger to child are stored where they are inaccessible to children. LPA observed working smoke detector and Carbon Monoxide, fully charged fire extinguisher and working telephone. There are several age appropriate toys and a first aid kit on the premises. Per the licensee, there are no firearms on the premises. The licensee has current CPR and first aid that expires May 22,2023.

The licensee has completed the online mandated reporter training at www.mandatedreporterca.com, and will renew 1/21/2021


All childcare employees must complete mandated reporter training within 30 days of hire and renew training every two years

The licensee has the required immunization.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department.

The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC624B

The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. Also call the CCL office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B).

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta YatesTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3407
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol HeathTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3709
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2021
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: MACKELRATH, MELANIE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153905672
VISIT DATE: 07/09/2021
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The licensee was informed that the presence of adults in the home without Criminal Record Clearance or Exemption will be cited and civil penalty assessed for $100 per day. The licensee may find additional information and forms on the DSS website at www.ccld.ca.gov including information on the Live Scan application (LIC 9163). Appointments can be made for Live Scan at 1-800-315-4507

Per the licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; last drill documented and conducted on 02/03/2020.

Licensee has the required documents posted in the FCCH; Facility License (LIC 203), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610a), Notification of Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 394).

The following was discussed with the licensee:


Capacity requirements, Roster requirements, Posting requirements, Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and provider’s files, and Safe Sleep Awareness. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. Licensee was reminded that supervision is always required to children in care.

Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility’s phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified.

The regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers, and any other items that fall into that category.

--Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website (www.ccld.ca.gov) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations.


-- Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months they are also now in Spanish please log in to the CCLD website or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates send directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta YatesTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3407
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol HeathTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3709
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2021
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: MACKELRATH, MELANIE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153905672
VISIT DATE: 07/09/2021
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The Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

A copy of the Safe Sleep Proposed Regulations was provided to Licensee.

LPA provided consultation during the inspection.

No deficiencies are being cited at this time, the facility complies with Title 22 Regulations.

An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this Report and a Notice of Site visit were provided to the licensee.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta YatesTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3407
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol HeathTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3709
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2021
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